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I looking at buying my first motorcycle I'm looking at a Dyna 1200cc I'm a bigger guy 5'10" 290lbs is that going to be ok for me to ride on?
 
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Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
No such animal as a 1200 cc Dyna. There are 1200cc Sportsters, but they are 2 totally different bikes.
Hope this helps.
 
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ok thank you! I wonder what it is then lol. It is a Dyna so I guess I'm going to have to do some more research on the bike. Thanks I appreciate it
 
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Please do and come on back for more help. We don't like it when people get tken advantage of. Post pics if you can, we are happy to help.
 
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One of the easiest ways to tell if you don't know Harleys is to look at the rear wheel. On a Sportster, the drive belt (or chain) will be on the right side, with the brake rotor and caliper on the left side. Dynas are opposite - belt or chain on the left, brake on the right.
 
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Please do and come on back for more help. We don't like it when people get tken advantage of. Post pics if you can, we are happy to help.
 
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Show us a pic, give the forum some details..... I promise, there are plenty of folks that want to chime in with pertinent information. What are you looking at, LIKE EXACTLY!
 
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As for your original question, the engine should be enough either way (you can always increase performance). You'll want to see what frame and set up feels most comfortable to you.

Me and my roommate are pretty similar in build (5'7" and 200lbs) but I like the forward controls and he likes the mid for example.

I sat on pretty much every bike they had on the floor before I decided on my Wideglide.
 
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